When a friend or family member is going through a hard time, it’s natural to want to help them in any way that you can. When it comes to their kids, however, it can sometimes leave you clueless about what you can do to help. It’s one of those situations no one ever imagines being…
Breast Milk Baby Bath Recipe
From the time my son was born he has had little red dots on his skin. At the time, I assumed it was from the bilirubin lights he was under during his treatment. His skin was certainly more irritated during that time, and I’m sure the lights were a contributing factor. However, it’s now four…
Viggo’s Birth Story and Our Experience with Hemolytic Anemia
I hesitate to even know where to begin with this post. To say the last few months have been a whirlwind is an understatement. We were essentially living at the hospital, traveling regularly to and from home (an hour away), staying at the Ronald McDonald House at night, and essentially viewing the world from an…
Postpartum Recovery Essentials for a Vaginal & Cesarean Delivery
I never in my life thought I would have a c-section delivery, but after our hemolytic anemia scare, I had no other choice! My immune system was attacking my baby, and taking him on the spot was the safest route. I find that most women, aside from the few who schedule, tend to arrive to…
Esmé Willow: My Stillbirth Story
On June 14th, 2024, I walked into the women’s health facility for my final checkup before labor and delivery. As I walked through the door, I immediately noticed another couple doing paperwork, discussing things quietly amongst themselves. Just then, I was called back, and the nurse mentioned that the couple were being referred to a…
The Complete Guide to Breastfeeding As a First Time Mom
When I first started breastfeeding, I was completely blindsided by how difficult it could be. You always hear moms talking about how “beautiful” of an experience it is, but no one tells you that it can be a process. I’m grateful that I didn’t have issues with supply, but I had a lot of issues…
What to pack in Your hospital bag for Labor & Delivery
When it comes down to being ready for labor and delivery, you really can only be so ready. You never know at what point your water may break, where you’ll be, nor do you know what each appointment might hold. Therefore, it’s never a bad idea to have a pre-packed hospital bag for labor and…
Tips for Building a Minimalist Makeup Collection That Lasts
My makeup approach has evolved over the years from experimenting with different trends to focusing on a simpler, more practical routine. After becoming a mother, your priorities drastically change! As someone who used to spend hundreds on cosmetics, I now purchase makeup with a quality over quantity mentality. That’s not to say that my love…
3 Steps to Curating the Wardrobe of Your Dreams
The older I get, the more I’ve come to realize that clothes just aren’t my thing. Once I hit a certain age, I started to realize how much money I was spending on clothing alone, and I couldn’t justify keeping up with that lifestyle! It didn’t feel as exciting — or as necessary — as…
Baby Registry Must-Haves for First Time Moms
When I started my first baby registry, it was overwhelming to say the least. I searched the internet high and low reading reviews and searching for anything I could find in an attempt to shrink the vast selection of baby products down to the very best. For being a new to-be mom in my second…